intransitive verb.
To make haste; to conclude an affair; to finish a matter of business.
noun.
The act of sending a message or messenger in haste or on important business.
noun.
Any sending away; dismissal; riddance.
noun.
The finishing up of a business; speedy performance, as of business; prompt execution; diligence; haste.
noun.
A message dispatched or sent with speed; especially, an important official letter sent from one public officer to another; -- often used in the plural
noun.
A message transmitted by telegraph.
noun.
a swift vessel for conveying dispatches; an advice boat.
noun.
a box for carrying dispatches; a box for papers and other conveniences when traveling.
transitive verb.
To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.
transitive verb.
To rid; to free.
transitive verb.
To get rid of by sending off; to send away hastily.
transitive verb.
To send off or away; -- particularly applied to sending off messengers, messages, letters, etc., on special business, and implying haste.
transitive verb.
To send out of the world; to put to death.